Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea – HPO and HPA Axes

Eumenorrhea—normal menstrual/ovarian cycle: Hypothalamic pituitary ovarian axis. GnRH is secreted from the hypothalamus. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are secreted from the anterior pituitary. FSH and LH act on theca and granulosa cells of ovarian follicles to produce estrogens (and inhibin); estrogens act on the endometrial lining to …

The Structure of the Knee Joint and Common Ligament Injuries (ACL/PCL)

The Structure of the Knee Joint and Ligament Injuries             The knee joint is a complex and unique structure, classified as a synovial joint but organized differently from any other joint in the body. My project will be covering the course objective “know the structure of the knee joint and …

“Order and function of the digestive system”

Steam project objective – “Know the order of organ function and path of food during digestion” and how it can relate to the Bristol stool scale through constipation.       The digestive system is an essential function of the body. Your stool and digestive system can give insight into your gut and …